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Political situation diverting attention from grave human rights concerns: HRCP

Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced concern at the emergence and deterioration in a litany of grave human rights concerns across the country and stated that the prevailing political situation, and rise in religious extremism were proving significant hurdles in mounting any serious efforts to deal ... Read More »

HRCP condemns the threats to the life of prominent columnist Kamran Shafi

Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the threats to the life of prominent columnist Kamran Shafi and the recent incidents of violence on journalists, and urged the federal and provincial governments to give greater attention to media-persons’ security. In a statement issued here today, the commission ... Read More »

Government must end the curse of enforced disappearances:HRCP

Lahore: On the eve of the International Day of the Disappeared (August 30), the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has reiterated its demand that the government must adopt effective measures to rid to country of the curse of enforced disappearances, beginning with immediate ratification of the International Convention for ... Read More »

Dr Qadri and Imran Khan are wrong in assuming their tactics : HRCP

Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm at an “exaggerated hassle over who should occupy the gaddi” leading to total neglect of the affairs of the state. It has called upon the government to focus on the real issues of the people and urged those seeking to ... Read More »

HRCP slams targetting of nationalists in Sindh

Lahore: Expressing grave concern over the abduction and brutal murder of Jeay Sindh Mutahida Mahaz (JSMM) activist Muneer Cholyani, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on Tuesday that the incident appeared to be the continuation of a disturbing trend in Sindh where individuals affiliated with nationalist groups and ... Read More »

HRCP appalled by woman’s murder outside LHC

Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious alarm and disgust over the murder of a young woman, who was killed by her family in a manner like stoning to death, close to the Lahore High Court for marrying without their consent. In a statement issued on ... Read More »

Malicious campaign undermining media freedom: HRCP

Lahore:  The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced concern over a malicious campaign seeking to close down a media channel and called for unity among media ranks and de-escalation of the situation to protect media freedom and reduce risks for journalists. In a statement issued on Monday, the ... Read More »

HRCP’s concern over missing BSO-Azad chairperson

Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious alarm at the disappearance of Baloch Student Organisation-Azad (BSO-Azad) chairman Zahid Baloch who was picked up in Quetta last month and demanded his safe and immediate release. In a statement on Tuesday, the Commission said: “HRCP is seriously concerned over the ... Read More »

HRCP wants abduction, killing of MQM workers probed

Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has noted with serious alarm that while the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has continued to voice concerns about abduction, torture and extrajudicial killings of its workers, steps have not been taken to investigate the charges. In a statement issued on Monday, the ... Read More »

Attacks on Raza Rumi, worship places represent new wave of intolerance: HRCP

Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm over a number of disturbing developments including the assault on journalist Raza Rumi and attacks on temples in Sindh and called these a new wave of intolerance. In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said: “HRCP has grave ... Read More »

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